The softest, creamiest member of the famous Italian Stracchino cheeses, Taleggio was first made in the valley of the same name, located in the historic province of Bergamo. Taleggio made its debut in the international cheese markets after World War I, around the same time as its cousin Bel Paese. Its rough, rosy crust (inedible), pale yellow interior, and rich and buttery, fruity, slightly salty flavor are what give Taleggio its individuality. Taleggio's soft, incredibly flavorful interior is creamy in texture and has a pungent aroma. Perfect paired with bold red wines like Sangiovese, melted into polenta, or just served with crusty bread. The cheese imparts the essence of the Italian countryside in such a demonstrative manner that you could swear you were sitting among the cows on a grassy hillside in Lombardy.

I must admit that this Taleggio resamble quite well the authentic one you would find in italy!

By Steacyfrom Los Angeleson Apr 24, 2016

Good But Not Great

I did not find this to be a full flavor, complex cheese. A lot of bark and no bite considering how pungent it smells. I regularly by washed rind cheese and consider this to be just slightly more flavorful than brie or camembert. It's a good middle-ground for those who are looking for a soft cheese with slightly more punch than camembert.

By G Mariefrom Whitefish, MTon Jan 11, 2016

A Terrific Cheese

I bought this as a gift. I now wished I purchased it for me, based on the review. Maybe I will! Heard this was very creamy and delicious with bread.

By 1hedyriefrom Californiaon Dec 03, 2015

Outstanding

My family and I, especially one teenage grandson, enjoy this creamy, flavorful cheese so I include it on almost every holiday cheeseboard. The prompt delivery and careful packaging assure me of the excellent quality of the product I receive from igourmet.

By Myrnafrom NCon Nov 16, 2015

It was not my favorite

It was not my Favorite, but is very difficult to rate it. Because it was my first time that taste these cheese.

By Margotrlfrom Houston TXon Oct 26, 2015

King of the night, love or hate it!

Creamy, smooth with an stinky more acidic kind of bitter crust. The Best of all the offering I did on my last cheese tasting. Everybody talked about it! Second must sold. A conversation starter. Those that tried the creamy portion kept coming for more... A discovery for the naive taste buds... And a delight for the educated palate

By Curtfrom New York Cityon Aug 10, 2015

A satisfying surprise

As a first time consumer of this cheese, I was delighted with the very distinctively strong flavor and was compelled to devour it within days. Should the rind lack any mold, it must be eaten as well - as the flavor, obviously, is more pronounced there. This is not a subtle cheese.

Excellent quality product! Creamy, tasty.
It arrived on time and in perfect condition.

By saranjacksmomfrom Lenoir NCon Jan 30, 2015

Overall mild, great cheese

This cheese is a creamy mild flavored cheese. I do understand the statements about it being " stinky". While I don't think it's stinky it does have that slightly sour smell of all good cheeses. However, that smell does not in any way play onto the flavor. This cheese is like a good mozzarella but with more flavor. Although unlike others that found it dry, I found it to be almost too wet almost gummy. Which is not always a bad thing, it would be beautiful on a pizza or melted onto a sandwich! Overall a great cheese.